Lesley Williams: All savers hear these days is that 'pensions are bad'

PLSA's new chair tells PP why tax relief uncertainty is damaging our savings culture

Stephanie Baxter
clock • 7 min read

Constant regulatory tinkering and tax relief uncertainty send out a bad message about pensions and stifle innovation, according to the PLSA's new chair Lesley Williams. Speaking to Stephanie Baxter, she wonders if we have lost our way

At a glance Williams thinks further policy changes should be put on hold to allow innovation Tax relief consultation is sending out message that ‘pensions are bad' Most people will...

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